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Academic Writing Skills for International Students [Pehme köide]

(University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 232 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x193 mm, kaal: 542 g, 5 bw illus
  • Sari: Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-Oct-2018
  • Kirjastus: Bloomsbury Academic
  • ISBN-10: 1352003759
  • ISBN-13: 9781352003758
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 232 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x193 mm, kaal: 542 g, 5 bw illus
  • Sari: Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-Oct-2018
  • Kirjastus: Bloomsbury Academic
  • ISBN-10: 1352003759
  • ISBN-13: 9781352003758
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This engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing. It guides students systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities.

This is an ideal self-study aid for non-native English speakers, both on pre-sessional language courses and on degree programmes, who need to get to grips with the conventions of academic writing.

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This book offers many examples of authentic student assignments, as well as excellent activities which develop writing skills. I recommend it to students studying on their own or taking academic writing classes. Writing teachers will find this book very helpful! * Linh Phung, Chatham University, USA * Siew Hean Read provides a systematic, logical and clear guide to academic writing, with opportunities to practise the different skills. One of the most helpful features is that the practice examples are taken from different disciplines, which makes them meaningful to a range of students. I would strongly recommend the book to both students and teachers. * Rosalind Gallacher, University of Strathclyde, UK * Reads guide to academic writing for international students is practical and thorough and firmly based in authentic academic writing. It would be an excellent addition to any EAP library and an asset to international students as they embark on their academic writing journey. * TESOLANZ *

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This engaging guide equips students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It develops essential writing skills and gives practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing.
Acknowledgments vi
Introduction vii
Part I Essential features of academic writing
1(44)
Unit 1 Appropriate writing style
2(9)
Unit 2 Correct conventions for using sources
11(14)
Unit 3 Clear structure and layout
25(5)
Unit 4 Coherent flow of ideas
30(5)
Unit 5 Accurate use of language
35(10)
Part II Types of university written assignments
45(32)
Unit 1 Essays
46(14)
Unit 2 Case studies
60(4)
Unit 3 Reports
64(6)
Unit 4 Literature reviews
70(3)
Unit 5 Research proposals
73(4)
Part III Developing your writing
77(56)
Unit 1 Aspects of development
78(3)
Unit 2 Methods of organisation
81(10)
Unit 3 Introductions and conclusions
91(14)
Unit 4 Paragraph structure and construction
105(7)
Unit 5 Techniques for developing your writing
112(21)
Part IV Presenting a point of view: argumentation
133(44)
Unit 1 The elements of argumentation
134(2)
Unit 2 The issue and thesis statement
136(7)
Unit 3 Structuring the argument
143(4)
Unit 4 Building the argument
147(14)
Unit 5 Argumentative essays for study
161(16)
Part V Putting it all together
177(29)
Essay 1 Analytical: comparison and contrast
178(4)
Essay 2 Analytical response
182(3)
Essay 3 Analytical and discursive
185(4)
Essay 4 Analytical
189(3)
Essay 5 Discursive
192(4)
Essay 6 Case study
196(4)
Essay 7 Discursive
200(6)
APPENDICES
Appendix A Answers to practice activities
206(7)
Appendix B Language charts
213(6)
Appendix C A glossary of some grammatical terms
219(2)
Index 221
Siew Hean Read has had a long career in education, particularly in academic writing, and has worked in the secondary school and tertiary sectors both in New Zealand and overseas. Prior to retiring, Siew worked at the University of Auckland as an English language consultant and learning adviser.